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BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12

product on market Capsule Life Extension Safety: 80/100
80/100

This product is generally safe

  • Folate: 680mg is 680.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
C Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · grounded in 1 source · methodology

Folate and vitamin B12 are essential nutrients that support red blood cell formation and neurological function. There is strong evidence for their role in maintaining homocysteine levels in the body. However, overall evidence coverage for this specific formulation is limited.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Alerts

Safety Alerts

Folate: 680mg is 680.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12
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Details

Label Data

1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Serving Size
Vitamin
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

680 mcg DFE (170% DV)
Exceeds UL by 680.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 226 studies (A:10, B:105)
300 mcg (12500% DV)
125.0× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Vegetable Cellulose
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
Info

Product Information

Directions for Use

Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Take one (1) capsule daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.

When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.

Formulation Notes

Gluten free

Non GMO LE Certified

Cardiovascular health support

Additional Information

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Non GMO LE Certified

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 37870 18429 4
DSLD Entry Date2020-08-23
Product TypeVitamin
FormCapsule
BrandLife Extension
DSLD ID232417
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

237
Research Sources
53
Avg Quality
83
Meta Analysis
74
Systematic Review
45
Rct
29
Clinical Trial
2
Guideline
2
Regulatory Source
1
Openfda Safety
A Associations between serum Homocysteine, vitamin B9, and vitamin B12 levels and the formation of intracranial Aneurysms: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia 2025 PubMed DOI
A Intake of vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 and risk of coronary heart disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2019 PubMed DOI
A Oral vitamin B12 versus intramuscular vitamin B12 for vitamin B12 deficiency
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018 PubMed DOI
A Effects of Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, and Fatigue: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
Meta Analysis Nutrients 2021 PubMed DOI
A Efficacy of different routes of vitamin B12 supplementation for the treatment of patients with vitamin B12 deficiency: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Systematic Review Irish journal of medical science 2024 PubMed DOI
B Helicobacter pylori infection and micronutrient deficiency in pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis BMJ open gastroenterology 2020 PubMed DOI
B Vitamin B12 supplementation during pregnancy for maternal and child health outcomes
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
B A comprehensive review and meta-regression analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the impact of vitamin B12 supplementation on homocysteine levels
Meta Analysis Nutrition reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
B Relationship between vitamin B12 levels and motor development: A systematic review
Systematic Review Clinical nutrition ESPEN 2024 PubMed DOI
B Vitamin B12, folate, and homocysteine in metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Frontiers in endocrinology 2023 PubMed DOI
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